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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,095.15, 704,935.98 and 329,715.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,095.15, 704,935.98 and 329,715.09 is: 454,764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,095.15 : 704,935.98 = 329,715.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,095.15/704,935.98 = 329,715.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,095.15x = 704,935.98 × 329,715.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,095.15x = 232,428,030,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,428,030,089.94/511,095.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,764.70

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